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jcovercash
10/07/2009, 01:52 AM
What pump would you recommend for a mixed reef 40B? I would like to get away with one pump but don't want to have to blast the tank to get the flow I need.

I will not be using long/short pulse mode on this tank to make waves. I would just like to used reefcrest or lagoon.

Tank Dimensions are 36"x18"x16"

Rock structure is going to look like this
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww301/jcovercash/Moms%20Aquarium%20Build/IMG_0018.jpg


I have the return on the left just for surface aggitation, and a glass-holes overflow on the far right side back wall.
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww301/jcovercash/Moms%20Aquarium%20Build/IMG_0588800x600.jpg



This is for my mother and the budget is already kinda stretched for this tank, but I don't want her to have to have some ugly koralia pumps in her tank so I am going to get her an early x-mas gift before her tank is setup LOL.



Do you think I can get away with a single MP10? Or would I need two? Or should I just go with a single MP20?

Where would you place the pump to run in reefcrest/lagoon modes?



Thanks,
Josh
InsaneClownFish
10/07/2009, 01:55 AM
I'm curious about this as well. Nice start btw. :)
steveoutlaw
10/07/2009, 04:44 AM
I've got a 40 breeder running as my frag tank and have an MP 20 on it. It does just fine.....unless you're looking at making the tanks all SPS....then you'll need an mp40.
BrassMonkey
10/07/2009, 08:57 AM
i know this is directed for ecotech but i have a 40b mixed reef with 2 mp20s so i thought id give my thoughts.

1 mp10 should be good if you keep it at 100% or lagoon. reefcrest doesnt really move enough water, so you would want 2 if using reefcrest.
EcoTech Marine
10/07/2009, 09:48 AM
One MP20 would be best, two MP10's would be great as well. One MP10 may work in the beginning when the tank is new but overtime I think you'd want more.
jcovercash
10/07/2009, 10:20 AM
One MP20 would be best, two MP10's would be great as well. One MP10 may work in the beginning when the tank is new but overtime I think you'd want more.

Thanks I kinda had a feeling that would be the response I would get. Where would you put the MP20 for optimal flow as the single pump?
EcoTech Marine
10/07/2009, 10:40 AM
Definitely place it on the side.